Not less than 7 Nigerian pastors have made it to the list of top 20 richest
pastors in the world and their estimated net worth in the latest release
by Forbes.
The list, which is a collection of men of God all over the world,
sees the founder of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God in
Brazil, Pastor Edir Macedo in number one.
General Overseer of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo tops
the lists of Nigeria pastors in the fifth position in the world ranking,
while Pastor Enoch Adeboye occupies the sixth position.
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1. Edir Macedo is a Brazilian pastor and preacher worth $1.1 billion.
Macedo is the founder of Universal Church of the Kingdom of God. He is
also the founder of Grupo Record and Record News. Macedo is the richest
pastor in the world.
2. Kenneth Copeland is the founder and owner of Kenneth Copeland
Ministries. His church is located on a 1,500 acre campus and the
property has loads of structures. He has a net worth of $760 million.
3. Pat Robertson’s net worth is $500 million. Pat Robertson is an
executive chairman, media tycoon, and a Southern Baptist minister.
Robertson has amassed this wealth from setting up many corporations and
organizations, and a University too.
The International Family Entertainment Inc. (ABC Family Channel), the
Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), the American Center for Law &
Justice (ACLJ, the Christian Coalition, Regent University, Operation
Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation, a Boeing 757
Flying Hospital, and CBN Asia were founded by Pat Robertson.
4. George Foreman is a former professional boxer who is worth $250
million. He is a preacher at the The Church of Lord Jesus Christ in
Houston. Recently, he released a book entitled God in My Corner: A
Spiritual Memoir.
5. Bishop David Oyedepo is a Nigerian preacher. He is the founder of
Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota; Living Faith Church Worldwide A.K.A
Winners Chapel International World Headquarter. Oyedepo has two
universities – Landmark and Convenant University. He is worth $150
million. He is the richest pastor in Nigeria and Africa.
6. Pastor E.A Adeboye is General Overseer of Redeemed Christian
Church of God. He is worth $130 million. He has exotic lifestyle like
many other rich Nigerian pastors. His net worth is $130 million
7. Bishop Ayodele Oritsejafor is one of the richest pastors in
Nigeria. He is also worth $120 million he has investment in banking,
real estate, transportation and also media.
8. Prophet Uebert Angel is the founder of the Spirit Embassy Church.
He is very popular and associates with both the less privilege and
widows in his country. He is rumored to be worth $60 million.
9. Chris Oyakhilome is the founder of Christ Embassy and his church
boast of up to 40,000 membership. He is worth up to $50 million. Many of
his church members are politicians and entrepreneurs.
10. Benny Hinn runs a program tiled Miracle Crusade and the programs
are usually held in big stadiums. He is worth up to $42 million.
11. Joel Osteen is a pastor, televangelist and has also written a
number of Christian books. The name of his church is Lakewood church
Houston Texas. His net worth is $40 million.
12. Pastor Tshifinwa Irene is Divine Truth World Restoration Services
for World peace by Jesus Christ. She is a televangelist and her church
is situated in Venda.
13. Creflo Dollar is a pastor and a teacher of the Word of God. Name
of his church is World Changers Church International. He is a popular
pastor in the United States and he is worth up to $27 million.
14. Pastor Ray Macaulay is based in South Africa. The name of his
church is Rhema Bible Church. He received his training in 1979 and he
started his church afterwards with his family.
15. Billy Graham is a very popular televangelist and preaches on many
radio and television stations. His net worth is $25 million.
16. Rick Warren is the founder of Saddleback Church Lake Forest California. He is worth $25 million.
17. Bishop T.D. Jakes is worth $18 million. He produces movie and he
is a preacher and a writer. His house costs up to $1,700,000.
19. Prophet T.B. Joshua is among the most controversial pastors in
Nigeria and he is a philanthropist. The name of his church is Synagogue
Church of All Nations. He is worth up to $15 million.
20. Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo is the founder of Kingsway
International Christian Center located in the United Kingdom. He is
worth over $10 million.
20. Juanita Bynum is an American televangelist, author, singer and actress. She is worth $10 million.
20. Chris Okotie was a pop star before switching to preaching as a
pastor. His hit song ‘Show Me Your Backside’ was popular in the 80s. The
name of his church is Household of God Church. He is worth $10 million.